Better. Maybe trying too hard, now.

[ More of an actual laugh, this time, but he sobers up after a moment. Even relaxed Wash is still kind of a self-buzzkill. ]

Maybe they won't always be secrets. [ Unlikely, and of course, they both know that too, but it's just -- another gesture. He appreciates what he's been told, and the help he's getting. It'd be nice, if they could all just be honest with each other, but well. That's never how anything works. ] Might have to see how your familiarity with Cetagandan tech goes.

[ Or whatever bullshit that was. ]